Head of Security

Praxis Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Group in Glasgow is looking for a credible Head of Security to lead the dedicated security function at St Enoch, one of the city’s busiest retail destinations. You’ll own the strategy, lead from the front and shape how security operates in a high-footfall environment.

This role requires resilience, clear decision-making under pressure, and strong relationships with Police Scotland, local authorities and tenants.

Qualifications

• Significant security leadership experience.
• Experience managing large operational teams and security managers.
• Strong knowledge of risk, incidents, crime prevention and emergency response.
• Experience working with Police, emergency services and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of counter-terrorism and relevant legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience, judgement and confidence to operate in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop 3-4 Security Managers and the wider security team.
• Set and deliver the Centre’s security strategy.
• Manage risk, crime prevention, incidents and emergency preparedness.
• Lead counter-terrorism preparedness and Martyn's Law compliance.
• Build relationships with Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and emergency services.
• Manage contractors, security systems, budgets and performance.
• Work closely with tenants and Centre Management.
• Use operational insight and data to continuously improve standards.
• Maintain a visible and professional presence across the Centre.

Skills

Security leadership

Team leadership

Risk & incident management

Stakeholder management

Counter-terrorism

Leadership communication

Resilience

Job description

Head of Security

Department: Security

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Description

The Opportunity:

St Enoch is one of Glasgow's major city-centre retail destinations, spanning approximately 1 million sq ft and welcoming thousands of customers, tenants and visitors every day.

It's also a complex and challenging environment, with crime, anti-social behaviour, drug use and dealing, homelessness and the ongoing threat of terrorism.

As the Centre continues to evolve, Praxis has made the decision to create a dedicated Head of Security position, giving security its own senior leadership and strategic focus.

This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of the entire security function, lead an established team and shape how security operates across one of Glasgow's busiest retail destinations.

We're looking for someone resilient, proactive and comfortable operating in challenging environments, someone who can lead from the front, make sound decisions under pressure and bring people with them.

You’ll have overall responsibility for security across the Centre, including:

• Leading and developing 3-4 Security Managers and the wider security team
• Setting and delivering the Centre’s security strategy
• Managing risk, crime prevention, incidents and emergency preparedness
• Leading counter-terrorism preparedness and Martyn's Law compliance
• Building strong relationships with Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, emergency services and key stakeholders
• Managing contractors, security systems, budgets and performance
• Working closely with tenants and Centre Management
• Using operational insight and data to continuously improve standards
• Maintaining a visible and professional presence across the Centre

This role is about more than simply increasing security presence.

It's about creating an environment where
customers feel safe, tenants feel supported and people still want to visit.

You’ll need to understand that balance, protecting people and property while maintaining a welcoming, commercially successful retail environment.

We're looking for a credible security leader with experience managing large-scale, high-footfall and complex environments.

Your background could be in a shopping centre, stadium, arena, major conference or exhibition venue, transport hub, hotel, leisure destination or similar environment with similar security challenges.

You’ll bring:

• Significant security leadership experience
• Experience managing large operational teams and security managers
• Strong knowledge of risk, incidents, crime prevention and emergency response
• Experience working with Police, emergency services and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of counter-terrorism and relevant legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• The resilience, judgement and confidence to operate in a challenging environment

Most importantly, you'll take ownership, lead from the front and look for ways to make things better.

Praxis is growing, and so is the opportunity.

This role gives you the chance to establish and lead the dedicated security function at St Enoch, with the potential to play a much broader role as the business and portfolio continue to grow.

If you're looking for a security leadership role with real ownership, scale and the opportunity to shape something, this could be the next step for you.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary DOE
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (medical history disregarded)
• Healthcare Cash PlanCompany pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Values

Professionalism | We consistently seek to exceed expectations. Our people can express themselves fully while upholding the highest standards of conduct, competence, and integrity.

Ownership | Every asset, challenge, and opportunity is treated as our own. We deliver all real estate services in-house - never outsourcing responsibility, accountability, or blame.

Entrepreneurialism | We challenge convention and champion imaginative solutions. Rigorous debate is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to make decisions that elevate performance.

Meritocracy | Results, hard work, and strong ideas matter more than age, tenure, or titles. We are a diverse team that collaborates openly so each person can reach their full potential.

Action This Day | We do not defer or delay. Anything that can be done today, is done today.